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ZIP Code 56520

Wilkin, Minnesota

FIPS 56520

Juniper

ZIP Code 56520 is in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$166,700

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.2

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,852

Median Age

42.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$166,700

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,443

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.57

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$515

Lower than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.5%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-4.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

2.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

178.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

25.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

49.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.2

Lower than 64%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 56520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56520 is $166,700, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56520 is $1,443, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56520 cost about 2.57× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56520?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56520 is $515 a month, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56520?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56520 have moved 53% over the past five years (4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56520?
ZIP Code 56520 averages 42.1°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 2.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.2 (lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →